Explore the Best Hiking Trails in Santa Marta, Colombia.
The Lost City tour
Ciudad Perdida
This is the one offered by all tour operators.
4 Days 3 Nights
1.800.000 COP
The Lost City tour is done in groups of 4- 9 people so You can meet and talk to other travelers.
Being in a Lost City group will give You the chance to challenge yourself. No one wants to be the last one. However, Ciudad Perdida is not a competition and You will have our guides who will wait for you if necessary.
Day 1
4 - 5 hours a hike.
El Mamey town - Adam Camp.
You will be picked up between 7:30 - and 8:00 am to be driven to the office and complete the payment of The Lost City Trek
Drive from Santa Marta to EL Mamey. 3 hours.
Lunch at the village El Mamey.
We will start the walk from this point.
Walk during the afternoon for 4 -5 hours until camp #1. Adam Camp.
Time to swim in the Natural Swimming pool.
Talk about our farmers and the history of this region.
Dinner and Introduction of the Staff.
Day 2
4 hours a hike. Adam Camp - Mumake.
4 hours a hike during the afternoon.
Mumake - Lorenzo Camp. .
The second day is going to be mostly throughout the indigenous reservation of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta.
Approximately 4 hours until Mumake camp.
The first 2 hours are uphill. This part could be the most demanding part of the morning.
Break At the top of the mountain.2 more hours from the top of the mountain until camp Mumake.
Time to swim, and relax before Lunch.
After a nap. We Must keep walking for 4 more hours until Lorenzo Camp.
2 more Hours From Mumake camp to the top of the mountain. this is a demanding part of the Lost City Trek.
Once at the top, an amazing dish full of oranges and pineapple will be waiting for us to refresh a bit before continuing.
From the top of the mountain 2 more hours to reach camp #3.
Lorenzo camp is the name of our place for the second night. It is just 1 hour away from our target. The Lost City.
We will be there on time to have a swim and relax next to The Buritaca River before dinner.
Dinner and an explanation about the next day and The Lost City in General.
Day 3
This is the big day!
Visit the Lost City.
Start our walk around 6:00 am to The Lost City.
It takes 40 minutes approximately to get to the first step 1.200 steps to The Lost City
20-30 minutes to get to the first platforms of the archeological site Ciudad Perdida.
We will walk around The Lost City recognizing this archeological and sacred place for the indigenous tribes in the Sierra Nevada for around 4 hours.
Free time to walk around the Lost City - Ciudad Perdida.
After visiting The Lost City We walk back to Lorenzo camp to have lunch.
After Lunch, time to rest, and swim before continuing way back to camp #2
3 hours Walking back from Camp #3 to Mumake Camp #2.
We will be back at Mumake camp in time to swim again in the Buritaca River, rest, and have dinner.
Day 4
Time to go home.
17 km / 7 hours.
We have a big day to return home.
Starting with a 3-hour walk from mumake camp #2 to camp #1.
1 hour and 30 minutes mostly uphill. Very demanding part of the day.
In camp #1 we have some natural juice and snacks to refresh before continuing the last 3 hours to get to El Mamey.
1 Hour uphill. Very demanding part of the day.
2 more hours Mostly downhill to Finish this incredible adventure to The Lost City - Ciudad Perdida.
In Mamey a nice Lunch will be waiting for us, also the cars that will take us to Santa Marta.
We will be Back in Santa Marta between 4:00 P.m. and 5:00 P.m.
1.800.000 Per Person
What to Bring?
The Lost City trek is not an easy tour.
Every single day you will hike through a dense humid forest. Even if the sun is not extremely warm, we will be sweating so much because of the humidity.
The secret to success during this adventure is taking a light backpack with us.
Here you have some tips about what you will need to take to The Lost City Trek.
Small /medium size backpack.
Light clothes to walk.
Long sleeves shirt, and long pants for the nights.
Comfortable shoes to walk (hiking boots / running shoes.
Flip flops, small towel, swimsuit.
Toiletries.
Insect repellent, sunscreen.
A hat.
Cash to buy souvenirs from the indigenous and the farmers.
Cash for alcohol or cold drinks at the camps.
Tips for the guides.
Our Adventure Includes
Transportation from Santa Marta, palomino, or minca.
Meals, fruits, and snacks.
Accommodation on beds or hammocks.
Contribution to the Kogui and Wiwa indigenous communities.
Contribution to the farmers community that makes this adventure possible.
Entrance to the archaeological site Teyuna (The lost city).
Farmer Local Guide or Native indigenous guide and Bilingual guide. (Spanish - English)
HEALTH INSURANCE.
Transportation back to your hotel.
